Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndromes Anterior Cord Syndrome: • Bilateral loss of motor, pain and temperature sensation below level of injury • Intact vibration and proprioception • Hyperflexion injury or disruption of anterior spinal artery Central Cord Syndrome: • Sensory and motor deficit • Upper extremities affected more than lower extremities • Hyperextension injury • Classically in older patients who have underlying cervical disease Brown-Séquard Syndrome: • Ipsilateral loss of motor, vibration, proprioception • Contralateral loss of pain and temperature • Penetrating trauma or lateral compression By Katie Selman, MD #Incomplete #SpinalCord #Syndromes #Diagnosis #Neurology
